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complained

VERB

grumble about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse criticize denounce disagree fret gripe grumble lament moan object oppose protest

STRONG

ascribe attack beef bellyache bemoan bewail bitch carp cavil charge contravene defy demur deplore deprecate differ disapprove dissent expostulate fuss gainsay grieve groan grouse growl impute indict lay nag refute remonstrate repine reproach snivel wail whimper whine yammer

WEAK

find fault kick up a fuss look askance make a fuss sound off take exception to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree aid approve compliment concur consent help laud please praise soothe

STRONG

assent be happy defend delight endorse exonerate give in gloat go along protect ratify retreat sanction support surrender

WEAK

applaud be content commend recommend

Example Sentences

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"It makes no sense to me," Galavi complained.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

And meals that I once complained about eating are now some of my most-eaten, especially on days when I’m craving comfort and nostalgia.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

As he angrily complained to anyone who so much as said “good morning” to him this week, a second “Dan Sullivan,” about whom very little is known, has qualified for the Alaska primary ballot.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

In the 2000s, customers complained about expensive burgers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Fischer then pointed to the camera aperture he’d complained about the previous day, and quickly left the stage with his clock running.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady